Curacao vs. Ivory Coast Prediction: Best World Cup Picks at Kalshi (June 25)

A huge majority (85%) of Kalshi traders are backing Ivory Coast in its final Group E match, and my best Curacao vs. Ivory Coast prediction supports public expectations. Curacao earned a draw against Ecuador, but has allowed a lot of opportunities at this World Cup. Today's 4 p.m. ET match will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game will air on FS1 and Universo and stream on FOX One.

Amad Diallo and Ivory Coast very nearly upset Germany in their last match, so my World Cup best bets today focus on maximizing value in backing them to win easily.

⚽ Curacao vs. Ivory Coast predictions: Pick to win & player prop picks

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📈 Who will win Curacao vs. Ivory Coast?

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Curacao keeper Eloy Room was impeccable against Ecuador, stopping all 15 shots he faced in the match. Ecuador finished the game with 2.84 expected goals, which shows just how high-quality the attempts Room faced were.

But Ivory Coast doesn't have the same offensive struggles as Ecuador. The Elephants have scored in each of their first two World Cup games, and with a win here, they would advance to the knockout stage. Back Ivory Coast to dominate, as this is a team that won by a combined score of 10-0 in its last two World Cup qualifying matches.

Score prediction: Ivory Coast 3 Curacao 0

🦶 Who will score in Curacao vs. Ivory Coast?

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Amad Diallo, F, Ivory Coast (42%)

Diallo was the hero of Matchday 1, scoring in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast the win over Ecuador. Against Germany, he was much less effective, with just one total shot. However, Curacao isn't Germany. Ivory Coast will constantly be on the attack, and Diallo is too good a finisher to allow Room to do what he did against Ecuador again.

Diallo has six goals in 15 matches with Ivory Coast over the last two years. He's scored in two of his last three appearances with the team, including on June 4, when he netted the game-winner against France.

Best Curacao vs. Ivory Coast goal-scorer pick: Amad Diallo (42%)

🥅 Will both teams score in Curacao vs. Ivory Coast?

Considering my best pick for this game is Curacao Under 0.5 goals, I don't expect both teams to score in this match. That said, Curacao does technically still have a chance to advance, so if they go down 1-0 early, they'll attack hard, which could allow them to steal an unexpected goal just like they did against Germany. However, I expect Ivory Coast to put this game away early, then play keep-away from a team that struggles to earn possession.

Both teams to score (BTTS) pick: No (64 cents)

📺 How to watch Curacao vs. Ivory Coast

• Date: Thursday, June 25
• Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET
• Location: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
• TV/Streaming: FS1, Universo, FOX One